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Codes de réduction pour location de voiture aux États-Unis
by Adumas4
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
bonjour,
23,72€ jour pour un SUV jeep Cherohee Sur le site Anglais Hertz.co.uk avec le code CDP master card gold 974500 pour un SUV pour Mai Juin , prise en charge a LAX et 27,70€ avec le code CDP 510000, 22,32€ jour avec le code AMEX platinium 211762 .ce qui est un des meilleurs tarif pour le moment , le code PC 192021 ne fonctionne plus. Pour moi le site UK est 230€ moins cher en paiement immédiat. Je ne sais pas qu'elle sera l'évolution des tarifs pour 2019, peu de promo chez Hertz, Alamo, Avis est très cher. Le premier qui trouve un super tarif, partagé pour en faire profiter les autres.
En ce moment sur les billets d'avion AR PARIS SFO du 2 au 24 juin c'est UNITED qui fait un vol a 318€ et 398€ avec bagage en soute , vol directe a l'aller
je remet la liste des codes de réduction HERTZ donner par Arnaudbu
54381 Air France-KLM American Express incluent Silver 62455 UNITED A\L FF DISCOUNT 154080 CDP MARRIOTT REWARDS (programme fidélité Marriott gratuit) 205418 SOUTHWEST FF DISCOUNT 211762 PLATINUM CARD FROM AMEX 306613 AMEX GOLD 511000 Air France-KLM American Express incluent Gold 522000 PASSAGERS AIR France 542075 CDP WORLD ELITE MASTERCARD 567704 FLYING BLUE PLATINUM 629733 FLYING BLUE IVORY 633306 AMEX PLATINUM EMEA 672804 ACA+ AUTOMOBILE CLUB ALSACE (abo de 48€/an) mais -15% 711271 Air France Visa Card 716953 Air France-KLM American Express incluent Platinum 808437 FLYING BLUE PLATINUM 826184 CDP PLATINUM MASTERCARD 963122 FLYING BLUE GOLD 963123 FLYING BLUE SILVER 967130 GUIDE DU ROUTARD 974500 CDP GOLD MASTERCARD (-10%) 1244810 VISA CARDHOLDERS 1393439 FLYING BLUE IVORY 1393441 FLYING BLUE GOLD 1393442 FLYING BLUE SILVER 1393585 PASSAGERS AIR France 552665 Qatar Privilège Club 769986 VISA Premium Card (-15%) 1856667 Club AUTO
23,72€ jour pour un SUV jeep Cherohee Sur le site Anglais Hertz.co.uk avec le code CDP master card gold 974500 pour un SUV pour Mai Juin , prise en charge a LAX et 27,70€ avec le code CDP 510000, 22,32€ jour avec le code AMEX platinium 211762 .ce qui est un des meilleurs tarif pour le moment , le code PC 192021 ne fonctionne plus. Pour moi le site UK est 230€ moins cher en paiement immédiat. Je ne sais pas qu'elle sera l'évolution des tarifs pour 2019, peu de promo chez Hertz, Alamo, Avis est très cher. Le premier qui trouve un super tarif, partagé pour en faire profiter les autres.
En ce moment sur les billets d'avion AR PARIS SFO du 2 au 24 juin c'est UNITED qui fait un vol a 318€ et 398€ avec bagage en soute , vol directe a l'aller
je remet la liste des codes de réduction HERTZ donner par Arnaudbu
54381 Air France-KLM American Express incluent Silver 62455 UNITED A\L FF DISCOUNT 154080 CDP MARRIOTT REWARDS (programme fidélité Marriott gratuit) 205418 SOUTHWEST FF DISCOUNT 211762 PLATINUM CARD FROM AMEX 306613 AMEX GOLD 511000 Air France-KLM American Express incluent Gold 522000 PASSAGERS AIR France 542075 CDP WORLD ELITE MASTERCARD 567704 FLYING BLUE PLATINUM 629733 FLYING BLUE IVORY 633306 AMEX PLATINUM EMEA 672804 ACA+ AUTOMOBILE CLUB ALSACE (abo de 48€/an) mais -15% 711271 Air France Visa Card 716953 Air France-KLM American Express incluent Platinum 808437 FLYING BLUE PLATINUM 826184 CDP PLATINUM MASTERCARD 963122 FLYING BLUE GOLD 963123 FLYING BLUE SILVER 967130 GUIDE DU ROUTARD 974500 CDP GOLD MASTERCARD (-10%) 1244810 VISA CARDHOLDERS 1393439 FLYING BLUE IVORY 1393441 FLYING BLUE GOLD 1393442 FLYING BLUE SILVER 1393585 PASSAGERS AIR France 552665 Qatar Privilège Club 769986 VISA Premium Card (-15%) 1856667 Club AUTO
Bonjour Nataly,
1) Sur le site Visa tu peux créer un profil et tu voies ce qu'ils proposent pour Avis. Je viens de le faire : le code réduction semble être le M441001 et donne 10% à l'étranger. 2) Pour l'Amex, je ne sais pas.
3) Pour les autres , ce n'est pas la multitudes de codes comme chez Hertz, mais quand même quelques exemple. Le problème, c'est que selon le code, le tarif initial n'est pas le même donc même avec une remise ce n'est parfois pas intéressant !
En code générique, le H811101 fonctionne généralement bien (utilisé l'été dernier).
Voici quelques codes, mais je ne les ai pas personnellement tous testé. C'est plutôt une liste à la Prévert alimentée au fur et à mesure des news letters et/ou échanges sur les forums :
- Réduction genre 10% avec la carte Flying Blue : Ivory F982700 Silver F982800 Gold F982900 Platinum F983000
- Programme de fidélité Wyndham : K969112 - USAA Members (inscription gratuite sur le site USAA) Réduction 20% : A177232
Ensuite une ribambelles de codes sur des promotions saisonnières, mais qui parfois fonctionnent toujours ou ne fonctionnent plus, puis ... refonctionnent ! - J046300 / J046307 - L627900 / L628000 / L628400 - N001400 - S772700 / S772705 (C'était les offres Macy's, qui revenaient tous les ans, mais ça fait un moment que je ne les vois plus passer...) - W372300 (promo de cet hiver sur le site .ie)
Au boulot pour les simulations 😛
Cordialement, Caussat
1) Sur le site Visa tu peux créer un profil et tu voies ce qu'ils proposent pour Avis. Je viens de le faire : le code réduction semble être le M441001 et donne 10% à l'étranger. 2) Pour l'Amex, je ne sais pas.
3) Pour les autres , ce n'est pas la multitudes de codes comme chez Hertz, mais quand même quelques exemple. Le problème, c'est que selon le code, le tarif initial n'est pas le même donc même avec une remise ce n'est parfois pas intéressant !
En code générique, le H811101 fonctionne généralement bien (utilisé l'été dernier).
Voici quelques codes, mais je ne les ai pas personnellement tous testé. C'est plutôt une liste à la Prévert alimentée au fur et à mesure des news letters et/ou échanges sur les forums :
- Réduction genre 10% avec la carte Flying Blue : Ivory F982700 Silver F982800 Gold F982900 Platinum F983000
- Programme de fidélité Wyndham : K969112 - USAA Members (inscription gratuite sur le site USAA) Réduction 20% : A177232
Ensuite une ribambelles de codes sur des promotions saisonnières, mais qui parfois fonctionnent toujours ou ne fonctionnent plus, puis ... refonctionnent ! - J046300 / J046307 - L627900 / L628000 / L628400 - N001400 - S772700 / S772705 (C'était les offres Macy's, qui revenaient tous les ans, mais ça fait un moment que je ne les vois plus passer...) - W372300 (promo de cet hiver sur le site .ie)
Au boulot pour les simulations 😛
Cordialement, Caussat
Bonjour,
j'au une question , les prix restent très élevées cherz Hertz, Avis et les autres pour 2019. Par contre Europcar proposent des tarifs très avantageux mais je n'ai pas confiance en eux pour avoir entendu parler de soucis de surfacturation.
Quelqu'un a t'il déjà réservé avec eux et peut parler de son expérience ?
Merci
Bonjour, aujourd'hui sur Hertz.co.uk pour un trajet Los Angeles- San Francisco avec catégorie SFAR (jeep Grand cherokee) pour 24 jours le tarif est de 629 $ avec le code 522000 (air france passenger) et le coupon 192021 soit au taux actuel 22.87€ par jour et j'ai pu relié ma réservation sans problème à mon compte français
Merci du tuyaux , effectivement le pris a baissé par rapport a ma réservation effectué en octobre avec code cdp: 769986 et PC : 192021
132$ de gagner 😎
132$ de gagner 😎
Merci pour l'info, elle ne passe malheureusement pas pour moi, peu-être que c'est parce que je pars de Seattle.
Par contre je viens d'essayais sur le site danois, j'avais entendu dire que les prix y étaient plus intéressant et effectivement, j'y gagne énormément mais je ne parle pas danois. Ca ne pose pas de problème de réserver d'un site étranger ?
c'est un code promotionnel pour une journée gratuite
Hello
Il y a beaucoup de commentaires à ce propos dans ce post, oui il y a des risques à chacun de savoir s'il les prends ou pas. Les conditions chez Alamo ou Hertz se sont un peu durcis avec des commentaires qui sont apparus ici ou là dans leur site de réservation en ligne.
Il y a beaucoup de commentaires à ce propos dans ce post, oui il y a des risques à chacun de savoir s'il les prends ou pas. Les conditions chez Alamo ou Hertz se sont un peu durcis avec des commentaires qui sont apparus ici ou là dans leur site de réservation en ligne.
Il n'y a aucun problème si on prends des codes légitimes😉
Je ne parlais pas des codes mais des restrictions par rapport à son lieu de résidence qui doit correspondre au pays du site de location, en tout cas chez Hertz et Alamo.
Ah bon? je ne me souviens pas d'un post à ce sujet, hormis les "on m'a dit que ou il paraît" - du vécu?
Je ne passe plus par le comptoir depuis ... Pfff....
Septembre 2018 - Atlanta - rien demandé du tout ni à l'aller ni surtout au retour pour le paiement (courtesy shuttle car gratuit depuis le Car Rental Center jusqu'au terminal d'aéroport -- très classe)
La carte VISA figure dans mon profil ( HERTZ bien sûr 😎)
Alain
Alain
Bonjour,
Sur hertz.co.uk, je trouve en effet un tarif imbattable pour un Jeep Cherokee sur une location de 14 jours de Los Angeles à San Francisco, avec un code Air France. Aucun soucis pour justifier de ce code puisque nous arriverons par le vol AF Paris > LA. Par contre, vont-ils demander un justificatif de domicile au Royaume Uni ?!
Merci.
Sur hertz.co.uk, je trouve en effet un tarif imbattable pour un Jeep Cherokee sur une location de 14 jours de Los Angeles à San Francisco, avec un code Air France. Aucun soucis pour justifier de ce code puisque nous arriverons par le vol AF Paris > LA. Par contre, vont-ils demander un justificatif de domicile au Royaume Uni ?!
Merci.
Je ne pense pas que se soit necessaire d’être anglais pour passer sur le UK sinon ils auraient mis en place un simple blocage d’Accès au site par expulsion de toute adresse IP non anglaise.
bonjour
je ne passe que par hertz ou avis.. je ne connais pas Alamo
mais bon les deux se valent..
donc pas de soucis avec la résidence?
en fait ce qui a changé chez hertz est qu'ils peuvent demander la preuve pour le cdp que vous y avez droit
genre si vous utiliser un code amex il faut pouvoir montrer la carte amex idem pour un code visa et pour AF un billet d'avion..
donc pas de soucis avec la résidence?
en fait ce qui a changé chez hertz est qu'ils peuvent demander la preuve pour le cdp que vous y avez droit
genre si vous utiliser un code amex il faut pouvoir montrer la carte amex idem pour un code visa et pour AF un billet d'avion..
nathalie
hertz est certainement la marque de location de voiture la plus rependu dans le monde donc non pas d'inquietude a avoir 🙂
Alamo c'est pas mal aussi après tout depend du prix au final.
Alamo c'est pas mal aussi après tout depend du prix au final.
Bonjour ,
Sur le site anglais de Hertz.co.uk le SUV est a 22,66€ jour pour mai / Juin avec le code de réduc master card gold 974500
Les Billets d'avion A/R Paris San Francisco avec de courte escales sont toujours a 254€
Sur le site anglais de Hertz.co.uk le SUV est a 22,66€ jour pour mai / Juin avec le code de réduc master card gold 974500
Les Billets d'avion A/R Paris San Francisco avec de courte escales sont toujours a 254€
bonjour, j'ai une question bête mais je tombe sur cette discussion qui est TRES interessante !
j'ai essayé quelques codes et effectivement, cela semble fonctionner (nous partirons pour un roadtrip de Miami en juillet prochain).
Cependant, j'ai une question. par exemple, si je reserve avec un code Amex ou passager Air France, est ce que le loueur ne va pas me demander un justificatif lors de la prise en charge ????
merci d'avance.
Parce que la résa est liée à ton compte et peu importe que quel "site" Hertz tu te connectes, tu retrouveras ta réservation ... Par contre le mail de confirmation est reçu dans la langue du site choisi. Si tu veux la résa en FR, tu te connectes au site FR, tu vas sur ta résa et tu l'imprimes.
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personne ne sait ... nous on a tenté ... on a gagné. Tu nous diras au retour 😉
donc aucun soucis de reserver sur le site uk? pas de risque de problème à l'arrivée?
donc aucun soucis de reserver sur le site uk? pas de risque de problème à l'arrivée?
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Roadtrip USA avril 2020: reporté cause Covid
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du coup tu as déjà fait donc.?
je ne vois pas où c'est marqué qu'on ne pourrait pas?
merci d avance😊
On a effectivement loué par Hertz.ie , on profite des différences de taxes dans l'UE 😏
je ne vois pas où c'est marqué qu'on ne pourrait pas?
merci d avance😊
On a effectivement loué par Hertz.ie , on profite des différences de taxes dans l'UE 😏
Roadtrip USA 2017: https://goo.gl/vtYH6H
Roadtrip USA 2018: https://goo.gl/Aig8RN
Roadtrip USA avril 2020: reporté cause Covid
Roadtrip USA Octo 2020: en éloignement ....
https://www.instagram.com/travelingtousa/
Hello
Voilà ce que Hertz ma répondu fin septembre :
Nous aimerions vous informer que vous pouvez utiliser n'importe quel site web officiel de Hertz pour effectuer votre réservation, à condition que, avant de commencer la réservation, vous sélectionnez votre pays de résidence réel dans notre page d'accueil. Si vous ne déclarez pas le pays de résidence réel, le personnel local peut modifier le tarif au moment de la prise en charge ou invalider la réservation.
Je ne retrouve plus l'autre mail qui disait que l'adresse indiquée sur le permis de conduire faisait référence comme domicile.
Mais c'est aussi vrais qu'on a eu aucun retour, à ma connaissance, indiquant un contrôle sur place et une rectification du prix.
Voilà ce que Hertz ma répondu fin septembre :
Nous aimerions vous informer que vous pouvez utiliser n'importe quel site web officiel de Hertz pour effectuer votre réservation, à condition que, avant de commencer la réservation, vous sélectionnez votre pays de résidence réel dans notre page d'accueil. Si vous ne déclarez pas le pays de résidence réel, le personnel local peut modifier le tarif au moment de la prise en charge ou invalider la réservation.
Je ne retrouve plus l'autre mail qui disait que l'adresse indiquée sur le permis de conduire faisait référence comme domicile.
Mais c'est aussi vrais qu'on a eu aucun retour, à ma connaissance, indiquant un contrôle sur place et une rectification du prix.
du coup tu as déjà fait donc.?
je ne vois pas où c'est marqué qu'on ne pourrait pas?
merci d avance😊
On a effectivement loué par Hertz.ie , on profite des différences de taxes dans l'UE 😏
Bonjour tout le monde,
J ai souvent lu sur le site que sur d’autres Sites hertz (ie, de, uk ou danois) le prix était plus intéressant.
Faut-il choisir ou mettre un code spécifique ?
Car j ai fait des dizaines de recherche et j’ai toujours eu le même prix
je ne vois pas où c'est marqué qu'on ne pourrait pas?
merci d avance😊
On a effectivement loué par Hertz.ie , on profite des différences de taxes dans l'UE 😏
Bonjour tout le monde,
J ai souvent lu sur le site que sur d’autres Sites hertz (ie, de, uk ou danois) le prix était plus intéressant.
Faut-il choisir ou mettre un code spécifique ?
Car j ai fait des dizaines de recherche et j’ai toujours eu le même prix
Hello
Voilà ce que Hertz ma répondu fin septembre :
Nous aimerions vous informer que vous pouvez utiliser n'importe quel site web officiel de Hertz pour effectuer votre réservation, à condition que, avant de commencer la réservation, vous sélectionnez votre pays de résidence réel dans notre page d'accueil. Si vous ne déclarez pas le pays de résidence réel, le personnel local peut modifier le tarif au moment de la prise en charge ou invalider la réservation.
Je ne retrouve plus l'autre mail qui disait que l'adresse indiquée sur le permis de conduire faisait référence comme domicile.
Mais c'est aussi vrais qu'on a eu aucun retour, à ma connaissance, indiquant un contrôle sur place et une rectification du prix.
bonjour à partir du moment où on reserve avec son numero de carte gold hertz je pense que le domicile est identifié non?
Voilà ce que Hertz ma répondu fin septembre :
Nous aimerions vous informer que vous pouvez utiliser n'importe quel site web officiel de Hertz pour effectuer votre réservation, à condition que, avant de commencer la réservation, vous sélectionnez votre pays de résidence réel dans notre page d'accueil. Si vous ne déclarez pas le pays de résidence réel, le personnel local peut modifier le tarif au moment de la prise en charge ou invalider la réservation.
Je ne retrouve plus l'autre mail qui disait que l'adresse indiquée sur le permis de conduire faisait référence comme domicile.
Mais c'est aussi vrais qu'on a eu aucun retour, à ma connaissance, indiquant un contrôle sur place et une rectification du prix.
bonjour à partir du moment où on reserve avec son numero de carte gold hertz je pense que le domicile est identifié non?
nathalie
Faut taper l'adresse du site genre hertz.de hertz.it etc et ne pas changer le pays sur la page d'accueil.
Roadtrip USA 2017: https://goo.gl/vtYH6H
Roadtrip USA 2018: https://goo.gl/Aig8RN
Roadtrip USA avril 2020: reporté cause Covid
Roadtrip USA Octo 2020: en éloignement ....
https://www.instagram.com/travelingtousa/
Faut taper l'adresse du site genre hertz.de hertz.it etc et ne pas changer le pays sur la page d'accueil.
C est ce que je faisais
Peut être je suis tombé sur des dates ou les prix étaient pareils et où il n y avait pas d offres promotionnels sur le site internet du pays recherché
Mais comme je voyais certains parler de taxes différentes (sûrement la TVA), je comprend pas comment j’ai tout le temps eu le même prix (peut être qu’il ajuste le tarif journalier du véhicule en lui même pour compenser)
C est ce que je faisais
Peut être je suis tombé sur des dates ou les prix étaient pareils et où il n y avait pas d offres promotionnels sur le site internet du pays recherché
Mais comme je voyais certains parler de taxes différentes (sûrement la TVA), je comprend pas comment j’ai tout le temps eu le même prix (peut être qu’il ajuste le tarif journalier du véhicule en lui même pour compenser)
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Roadtrip USA 2018: https://goo.gl/Aig8RN
Roadtrip USA avril 2020: reporté cause Covid
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https://www.instagram.com/travelingtousa/
voiture réservée ce jour sur hertz.co.uk (beaucoup plus cher sur hertz.ie). 19 jours pour un monospace 7 place pour 829$ (env. 720€ au cours du jours) sur juillet-aout.
a payer sur place et à priori avec toutes les assurances. j'ai utilisé le n° cdp 769986 (carte visa). pour avoir chercher quelques heures, sur beaucoup de loueurs, c'est le meilleur prix que j'ai eu.
j'arrive à accéder à ma réservation en français avec le n° de résa. j'avais renseigné dés le départ que je résidais en France et ça n'a pas influé sur le prix. j'ai reçu le voucher par mail.
bref, je ne vois pas pourquoi ça ne fonctionnerait pas !
je continuerai quand même de pister les prix pour voir s'il y a une évolution...
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After that, we’ll have plenty of time (about 2 to 2.5 months) to explore the country. We’d like to take our time. In your opinion, is it better to focus on the Cape Town region, or is it reasonable to consider more distant areas like the Drakensberg or Blyde River Canyon? Can everything be done by car if we take our time, or are domestic flights sometimes more practical?
Budget-wise, how much do car rentals cost? For accommodations, we usually look at Airbnb—are they affordable in South Africa? What’s the average nightly rate outside the biggest cities? Are there other platforms you’d recommend for saving on lodging?
Finally, regarding safety, are there any regions to avoid besides Johannesburg?
We know this is a lot of questions, but we’re still in the early planning stages!
Thanks in advance for your advice!
Hi there,
After exploring southern Peru in 2024 with your help, we’d love to head north next. There’ll be 5 or 6 of us:
1. Arrive in Lima in the evening.
2. Visit Lima and take a flight at 6:35 PM to Tarapoto.
3, 4, 5. Spend a few days there to trek in a reserve (Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve) or somewhere else.
6. From Tarapoto to Chachapoyas—either by overnight bus, daytime bus, or private car.
7. In Chachapoyas: Gocta Waterfall, Sonche Canyon, and walk back to town.
8. Head to Kuelap citadel, Revash, and arrive in Leymebamba.
9. Leymebamba museum, then route to Cajamarca.
10. Cajamarca hot springs, overnight bus to Trujillo or Chiclayo—or do both.
11, 12, 13. Visit and explore the area.
14. Overnight bus back to Lima.
15. Lima.
16. Depart at 8 PM for France.
What do you think of this itinerary? Looking forward to your advice.
Thanks
Hi everyone,
I’m planning a 7-day trip to Marrakech for a sports camp, and I’ll be traveling with just a standard carry-on backpack.
I’d love to hear your best tips and tricks: • What clothes are absolutely essential? • Any advice for managing the heat while traveling light? • Which accessories have been the most useful for you? • Mistakes to avoid on a first trip to Marrakech?
I’m also open to your recommendations for neighborhoods, restaurants, or activities not to miss during my free time.
Thanks in advance for your advice and experience! !
I’m planning a 7-day trip to Marrakech for a sports camp, and I’ll be traveling with just a standard carry-on backpack.
I’d love to hear your best tips and tricks: • What clothes are absolutely essential? • Any advice for managing the heat while traveling light? • Which accessories have been the most useful for you? • Mistakes to avoid on a first trip to Marrakech?
I’m also open to your recommendations for neighborhoods, restaurants, or activities not to miss during my free time.
Thanks in advance for your advice and experience! !
Hi there, we’re heading to the Cyclades from June 23 to July 9. We’ll arrive in Santorini and leave from Mykonos. We’re thinking of visiting these islands: Folegandros, Milos, Sifnos, Tinos, and Mykonos. Do you think it’s better to book the ferries now (which site do you recommend for booking?) or can we buy the tickets on the spot? Also, do you have any suggestions for accommodation under 100 €/night on each of these islands? Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone!
I’m planning my dream trip for next September, lasting about a month. Here’s my itinerary:
Amsterdam: 3 days (departing from Montreal) Tanzania: 3-day safari Zanzibar: 6 days Istanbul: 7 days Return to Montreal.
Since my budget is pretty tight, I’m looking for tips and advice to cut costs without sacrificing the experience. Here are my questions:
Multi-destination flights: What’s the best way to book these connections? Is it better to buy a one-way ticket from Montreal to Amsterdam, then a separate internal flight, or use comparison tools for a multi-destination ticket? Budget safari: Do you have recommendations for local agencies or tips to do a 3-day safari (Serengeti/Ngorongoro) at an affordable price (e.g., camping/glamping instead of luxury lodges)? Accommodation in Zanzibar: Which villages or types of lodging are the most budget-friendly and accessible via local transport for these 6 days? Istanbul: Any tips for well-located but cheap accommodation and great food deals?
Amsterdam: 3 days (departing from Montreal) Tanzania: 3-day safari Zanzibar: 6 days Istanbul: 7 days Return to Montreal.
Since my budget is pretty tight, I’m looking for tips and advice to cut costs without sacrificing the experience. Here are my questions:
Multi-destination flights: What’s the best way to book these connections? Is it better to buy a one-way ticket from Montreal to Amsterdam, then a separate internal flight, or use comparison tools for a multi-destination ticket? Budget safari: Do you have recommendations for local agencies or tips to do a 3-day safari (Serengeti/Ngorongoro) at an affordable price (e.g., camping/glamping instead of luxury lodges)? Accommodation in Zanzibar: Which villages or types of lodging are the most budget-friendly and accessible via local transport for these 6 days? Istanbul: Any tips for well-located but cheap accommodation and great food deals?
Hi,
Are there still basic, traditional, and affordable authentic accommodations in Poland? I’ll be traveling in July with my husband and our 2 kids along the Warsaw-Łódź-Toruń-Gdańsk route, and all I can find online are standardized Ikea-style apartments in the cities. When I look for agrotourism, it’s all luxury farms.
Can you find farms in the countryside or city lodgings for under 60 euros per night? And if so, how?
Is it possible to find accommodations on the spot without internet—like from people who put up signs—even in July?
Thanks for your reply
Thanks for your reply
Hi everyone
I’m spending a week in Paris and I’m looking to stay somewhere for the fewest euros possible :) Thanks for your help
Tigrou
I’m spending a week in Paris and I’m looking to stay somewhere for the fewest euros possible :) Thanks for your help
Tigrou
Hi,
I need to stay in Paris or Créteil for 2 nights a week for a month. I know some cheap backpacker options, but I’d like something even cheaper. Do you know of any rooms for rent from private individuals?
Thanks
Hi everyone,
We’re a young couple planning our first trip to Albania from June 23, 2026, to July 2, 2026. We have a pretty tight budget and want to make the most of this amazing country without breaking the bank.
We’re looking for all the advice you can give to help us plan our stay:
* What are the must-see places to visit? * Which cities or villages are really worth the detour? * What natural sites, hikes, canyons, springs, or viewpoints do you recommend? * Do you know of any free, uncrowded, or particularly beautiful beaches? * Where can we responsibly observe or swim with sea turtles? * What are the most beautiful beaches on the Albanian Riviera that are accessible on a small budget? * What budget-friendly accommodations (hotels, hostels, homestays, campgrounds) do you recommend? * What are the best ways to get around between different regions at a low cost? * Do you know of any reliable and affordable agencies for renting a vehicle (car, scooter, or motorcycle)? What are the average rates at the end of June, and which rental companies do you recommend or advise against? * Is it better to rent a vehicle right when we arrive or stick to local buses and minibuses to keep costs down? * Which restaurants or local specialties offer the best value for money? * Are there any free or low-cost activities we shouldn’t miss? * Which places do you think are overrated or can be skipped when you’re short on time and money? * What practical tips would you have wished you knew before your first trip to Albania?
We’d also love any 10-day itineraries that you particularly enjoyed, along with your budget estimates for accommodation, meals, and transportation.
We’re open to off-the-beaten-path spots and local tips. If you have any secret addresses, hidden beaches, favorite accommodations, or mistakes to avoid, we’d love to hear about them! 😊
We’re a young couple planning our first trip to Albania from June 23, 2026, to July 2, 2026. We have a pretty tight budget and want to make the most of this amazing country without breaking the bank.
We’re looking for all the advice you can give to help us plan our stay:
* What are the must-see places to visit? * Which cities or villages are really worth the detour? * What natural sites, hikes, canyons, springs, or viewpoints do you recommend? * Do you know of any free, uncrowded, or particularly beautiful beaches? * Where can we responsibly observe or swim with sea turtles? * What are the most beautiful beaches on the Albanian Riviera that are accessible on a small budget? * What budget-friendly accommodations (hotels, hostels, homestays, campgrounds) do you recommend? * What are the best ways to get around between different regions at a low cost? * Do you know of any reliable and affordable agencies for renting a vehicle (car, scooter, or motorcycle)? What are the average rates at the end of June, and which rental companies do you recommend or advise against? * Is it better to rent a vehicle right when we arrive or stick to local buses and minibuses to keep costs down? * Which restaurants or local specialties offer the best value for money? * Are there any free or low-cost activities we shouldn’t miss? * Which places do you think are overrated or can be skipped when you’re short on time and money? * What practical tips would you have wished you knew before your first trip to Albania?
We’d also love any 10-day itineraries that you particularly enjoyed, along with your budget estimates for accommodation, meals, and transportation.
We’re open to off-the-beaten-path spots and local tips. If you have any secret addresses, hidden beaches, favorite accommodations, or mistakes to avoid, we’d love to hear about them! 😊
Hi there, we’re planning a road trip in northern Algeria at the end of January – early February.
Anyone have any tips for a car rental agency that’s both reliable and not too expensive? Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
I traveled through southern Peru in November 2024 and now I’d like to explore the north. We’re a group of 5 people for a 15-day trip.
Iquitos or Nauta for the Amazon rainforest—I saw that you have to fly there. Chiclayo Chachapoyas Kuelap Leimebamba Cajamarca Trujillo And if we have time, Huaraz for the Andes cordillera.
No problem taking overnight buses—they save a lot of time. Or renting a car and figuring it out as we go.
We’d also love to take the train from Lima to Huancayo, but it seems complicated—I don’t understand when it runs.
Thanks for your help! Best regards,
I traveled through southern Peru in November 2024 and now I’d like to explore the north. We’re a group of 5 people for a 15-day trip.
Iquitos or Nauta for the Amazon rainforest—I saw that you have to fly there. Chiclayo Chachapoyas Kuelap Leimebamba Cajamarca Trujillo And if we have time, Huaraz for the Andes cordillera.
No problem taking overnight buses—they save a lot of time. Or renting a car and figuring it out as we go.
We’d also love to take the train from Lima to Huancayo, but it seems complicated—I don’t understand when it runs.
Thanks for your help! Best regards,
I’d like to drive to Morocco from Paris via Spain. I was really surprised to see the ferry crossing prices—around 500 €—but especially the crossing time (about 1 hour). Normally, I pay 3000 € to go to Tunisia from Genoa, but that’s for a 24-hour crossing.
My question: is it cheaper to buy the ticket on the spot, as some Moroccans have advised me? Though I’ve also heard the opposite.
What do you think, considering I need to get to Tétouan around July 17th and return from Tangier around August 4th?
Thanks in advance
Is there a bus between Djema el Fna square and Guéliz? Where do you catch it?
Change: at Djema el Fna square or go to Bld Mohamed V?
Thanks!
Hi there,
I’m planning a 10-day trip to Slovenia in May (9–19 May) and starting to look at accommodations. Unfortunately, I’m only seeing relatively expensive options—nothing under 50 €, and usually around 100–150 €. Traveling solo, that could quickly blow my budget. And 30 € for a bed in a 10-person dorm at a youth hostel feels like a rip-off...
Are there other booking sources besides the usual Booking.com, Airbnb, and Google? Or can anyone confirm if I’ll find more reasonable rates on the ground around Bled, Bohinj, Triglav, or in mountain huts? I’ll be renting a car to optimize my travel, so I won’t be limited geographically.
Thanks so much! !
I’m planning a 10-day trip to Slovenia in May (9–19 May) and starting to look at accommodations. Unfortunately, I’m only seeing relatively expensive options—nothing under 50 €, and usually around 100–150 €. Traveling solo, that could quickly blow my budget. And 30 € for a bed in a 10-person dorm at a youth hostel feels like a rip-off...
Are there other booking sources besides the usual Booking.com, Airbnb, and Google? Or can anyone confirm if I’ll find more reasonable rates on the ground around Bled, Bohinj, Triglav, or in mountain huts? I’ll be renting a car to optimize my travel, so I won’t be limited geographically.
Thanks so much! !
Hi there,
Could you recommend some nice and affordable neighborhoods to book a hotel in for visiting Nice and exploring its surroundings and nearby villages?
I’d like to know if it’s better to book the entire stay in Nice and take day trips to the villages, or if there are villages worth spending at least one night in to really explore them properly?
Since all the villages are stunning and we have to make a choice, which ones are absolutely must-visit?
My 16-year-old daughter and I will be spending a week there at the end of April. We’ll arrive by TGV from Paris and plan to use public transport during our stay. Do you know if there’s a weekly transport pass available and how much it costs?
Thanks in advance for your help!
I’d like to know if it’s better to book the entire stay in Nice and take day trips to the villages, or if there are villages worth spending at least one night in to really explore them properly?
Since all the villages are stunning and we have to make a choice, which ones are absolutely must-visit?
My 16-year-old daughter and I will be spending a week there at the end of April. We’ll arrive by TGV from Paris and plan to use public transport during our stay. Do you know if there’s a weekly transport pass available and how much it costs?
Thanks in advance for your help!
hi there
I’m planning to spend about twenty days in Réunion in November. I’d like to get around using the *car jaune* (2 € per ticket), but from what I’ve heard, it doesn’t cover the whole island. I’m not looking to head toward the ocean and the beautiful beaches—more toward the mountainous landscapes, even if I’ll just be admiring them from below. 😉 Maybe other buses go where I want to go. By the way, are there any relatively easy mountain hikes, and where?
But here’s the most important part: I don’t want to book anything in advance because I don’t know what my itinerary will look like—it’ll change depending on my mood. 3 days here, 5 days there, etc. On top of that, I’d like to arrange half-board stays with locals—not professionals—by approaching them and asking if they’d be willing to host me (overnight stay, breakfast, and dinner) for 30 € to 40 € per day.
What do you think? Does the price seem reasonable? And is it okay to take the initiative and ask Réunionnais directly?
The tourist office in Réunion told me that since November is peak tourist season, I should book without delay. 🤪
For four years in a row, I traveled across Canada for a month and a half each time, relying only on hitchhiking and half-board stays with Canadians who welcomed me (and refused to let me pay them).
If I’d listened to my family and friends, I never would’ve taken the leap—and that adventure remains one of the best experiences of my life.
Thanks for your input!
I’m planning to spend about twenty days in Réunion in November. I’d like to get around using the *car jaune* (2 € per ticket), but from what I’ve heard, it doesn’t cover the whole island. I’m not looking to head toward the ocean and the beautiful beaches—more toward the mountainous landscapes, even if I’ll just be admiring them from below. 😉 Maybe other buses go where I want to go. By the way, are there any relatively easy mountain hikes, and where?
But here’s the most important part: I don’t want to book anything in advance because I don’t know what my itinerary will look like—it’ll change depending on my mood. 3 days here, 5 days there, etc. On top of that, I’d like to arrange half-board stays with locals—not professionals—by approaching them and asking if they’d be willing to host me (overnight stay, breakfast, and dinner) for 30 € to 40 € per day.
What do you think? Does the price seem reasonable? And is it okay to take the initiative and ask Réunionnais directly?
The tourist office in Réunion told me that since November is peak tourist season, I should book without delay. 🤪
For four years in a row, I traveled across Canada for a month and a half each time, relying only on hitchhiking and half-board stays with Canadians who welcomed me (and refused to let me pay them).
If I’d listened to my family and friends, I never would’ve taken the leap—and that adventure remains one of the best experiences of my life.
Thanks for your input!
Hi everyone,
It’s been ages since I last dropped by here... maybe simply because, apart from Nepal, I haven’t really had the chance to hit the road lately. 😉
This year, I’d love to spend a few days in Lisbon, probably in late May or early June. But with my budget being what it is, I’m looking for great tips to avoid wasting time once I’m there and risk missing out on hidden gems or unusual culinary specialties and/or quirky activities! I’m hoping to find a room in a local’s home where I can stay in a quiet neighborhood near the center, so I can get around without relying too much on public transport—my walking shoes are my best travel buddies. I’d love all your recommendations, especially for parks, small neighborhood markets, casual eateries for a quick bite, your favorite viewpoints to soak in the scenery (I’m bringing my travel journal to sketch my getaway in watercolors), events around traditional art and crafts, and so on. All your advice will definitely help me travel peacefully and come back with my head full of vibrant memories! Thanks in advance, everyone! Isabelle
It’s been ages since I last dropped by here... maybe simply because, apart from Nepal, I haven’t really had the chance to hit the road lately. 😉
This year, I’d love to spend a few days in Lisbon, probably in late May or early June. But with my budget being what it is, I’m looking for great tips to avoid wasting time once I’m there and risk missing out on hidden gems or unusual culinary specialties and/or quirky activities! I’m hoping to find a room in a local’s home where I can stay in a quiet neighborhood near the center, so I can get around without relying too much on public transport—my walking shoes are my best travel buddies. I’d love all your recommendations, especially for parks, small neighborhood markets, casual eateries for a quick bite, your favorite viewpoints to soak in the scenery (I’m bringing my travel journal to sketch my getaway in watercolors), events around traditional art and crafts, and so on. All your advice will definitely help me travel peacefully and come back with my head full of vibrant memories! Thanks in advance, everyone! Isabelle
Hey everyone!
I’m diving into planning a trip I’ve dreamed of for a long time: crossing Africa from North to South solo, with a departure planned for October 2025 for about 8-9 months. I’m leaving from Paris with a starting budget of around 7,000 €, aiming to supplement it with work along the way.
My planned route: Senegal → Gambia → Sierra Leone/Liberia (if logistics work out) → Côte d'Ivoire → Ghana → Togo → Benin → Cameroon → Gabon → Kenya (Masai Mara) → Uganda (Bwindi gorillas) → Rwanda → Tanzania (Kili + Serengeti + Zanzibar) → Mozambique → Malawi → Zambia (Victoria Falls) → Botswana → Namibia → South Africa (Cape Town). Madagascar as a bonus if timing/budget allows from Mozambique.
I’m not a backpacking newbie—I’ve done several trips in Europe and I’m familiar with the lifestyle, hostels, local transport, etc. But Africa is my first big adventure on this continent, and I’ve got some very concrete questions I’d love feedback on from people who’ve been there.
🎭 My big dilemma: flexibility vs. pre-organized work
What matters most to me is NOT rushing through. If I feel good somewhere, I’ll stay longer. If a region doesn’t click, I’ll cut it short. That seems totally incompatible with having pre-booked work or volunteer gigs, yet I need that income to stretch my budget.
I’m torn between two approaches:
Option A: The mixed rhythm: 3-4 weeks of volunteering in a country (free accommodation, full immersion), then 1-2 countries in classic backpacker "vacation" mode, then another mission somewhere, etc. This gives a breathing rhythm and avoids burnout from non-stop volunteering.
Option B: The continuous flow: finding gigs as I go, from the previous country, contacting hosts 2-3 weeks in advance with a flexible date range. Keeping maximum spontaneity but never arriving anywhere without a safety net.
Have you tried either? What actually works on the ground in Africa?
🌍 What I’m really looking for in this trip
Not just the classic tourist spots. I want to see the country as it is—eating at local joints, taking local transport (bush taxis, minibuses, sept-places), staying with locals when possible. The big reserves and safaris are part of the plan (Masai Mara, Serengeti, Okavango), but just as much as hanging out in a residential neighborhood in Dakar, understanding how people really live.
Volunteering or work interests me for that reason too (not just for free lodging, but because it’s the deepest way to dive into a country). Working at a school in Ghana, a lodge in Kenya, a permaculture farm in Mozambique—I see it as an immersion that classic tourism can’t offer.
🎒 My concrete questions
About Workaway and Worldpackers: I’ve read a lot but would love on-the-ground feedback, especially for West and East Africa. Are hosts really flexible with dates for long-term travelers? Do the advertised gigs match reality? Are there alternative platforms you’d recommend for Africa specifically (I’ve heard of Help Exchange, WWOOF Africa, local networks…)?
About "off-platform" jobs: Is it really doable to find informal work on the spot (bars, restaurants, lodges) without prior contacts? In which countries/cities is this most accessible for a French speaker without a local work permit?
About logistics between countries: For those who’ve done the West Coast (Senegal → Ghana → Benin), how did you cross borders? Direct buses or local shared taxis at each border? And for the jump from Central Africa → Kenya, is a flight mandatory, or are there feasible overland routes?
About Madagascar: I’m considering adding it from Mozambique (flight Maputo or Beira → Tana). Those who’ve done it backpacker-style on a tight budget—is 3-4 weeks doable, or is it too short to be worth it?
I’m open to all tips, experiences, warnings, and pleasant surprises. And if you’ve got trusted local contacts (Workaway hosts, associations, community lodges), I’m all ears!
I’ve got tons of questions and I’m eager for any advice or experiences you can share!!
I’m diving into planning a trip I’ve dreamed of for a long time: crossing Africa from North to South solo, with a departure planned for October 2025 for about 8-9 months. I’m leaving from Paris with a starting budget of around 7,000 €, aiming to supplement it with work along the way.
My planned route: Senegal → Gambia → Sierra Leone/Liberia (if logistics work out) → Côte d'Ivoire → Ghana → Togo → Benin → Cameroon → Gabon → Kenya (Masai Mara) → Uganda (Bwindi gorillas) → Rwanda → Tanzania (Kili + Serengeti + Zanzibar) → Mozambique → Malawi → Zambia (Victoria Falls) → Botswana → Namibia → South Africa (Cape Town). Madagascar as a bonus if timing/budget allows from Mozambique.
I’m not a backpacking newbie—I’ve done several trips in Europe and I’m familiar with the lifestyle, hostels, local transport, etc. But Africa is my first big adventure on this continent, and I’ve got some very concrete questions I’d love feedback on from people who’ve been there.
🎭 My big dilemma: flexibility vs. pre-organized work
What matters most to me is NOT rushing through. If I feel good somewhere, I’ll stay longer. If a region doesn’t click, I’ll cut it short. That seems totally incompatible with having pre-booked work or volunteer gigs, yet I need that income to stretch my budget.
I’m torn between two approaches:
Option A: The mixed rhythm: 3-4 weeks of volunteering in a country (free accommodation, full immersion), then 1-2 countries in classic backpacker "vacation" mode, then another mission somewhere, etc. This gives a breathing rhythm and avoids burnout from non-stop volunteering.
Option B: The continuous flow: finding gigs as I go, from the previous country, contacting hosts 2-3 weeks in advance with a flexible date range. Keeping maximum spontaneity but never arriving anywhere without a safety net.
Have you tried either? What actually works on the ground in Africa?
🌍 What I’m really looking for in this trip
Not just the classic tourist spots. I want to see the country as it is—eating at local joints, taking local transport (bush taxis, minibuses, sept-places), staying with locals when possible. The big reserves and safaris are part of the plan (Masai Mara, Serengeti, Okavango), but just as much as hanging out in a residential neighborhood in Dakar, understanding how people really live.
Volunteering or work interests me for that reason too (not just for free lodging, but because it’s the deepest way to dive into a country). Working at a school in Ghana, a lodge in Kenya, a permaculture farm in Mozambique—I see it as an immersion that classic tourism can’t offer.
🎒 My concrete questions
About Workaway and Worldpackers: I’ve read a lot but would love on-the-ground feedback, especially for West and East Africa. Are hosts really flexible with dates for long-term travelers? Do the advertised gigs match reality? Are there alternative platforms you’d recommend for Africa specifically (I’ve heard of Help Exchange, WWOOF Africa, local networks…)?
About "off-platform" jobs: Is it really doable to find informal work on the spot (bars, restaurants, lodges) without prior contacts? In which countries/cities is this most accessible for a French speaker without a local work permit?
About logistics between countries: For those who’ve done the West Coast (Senegal → Ghana → Benin), how did you cross borders? Direct buses or local shared taxis at each border? And for the jump from Central Africa → Kenya, is a flight mandatory, or are there feasible overland routes?
About Madagascar: I’m considering adding it from Mozambique (flight Maputo or Beira → Tana). Those who’ve done it backpacker-style on a tight budget—is 3-4 weeks doable, or is it too short to be worth it?
I’m open to all tips, experiences, warnings, and pleasant surprises. And if you’ve got trusted local contacts (Workaway hosts, associations, community lodges), I’m all ears!
I’ve got tons of questions and I’m eager for any advice or experiences you can share!!
Hi there,
We’re planning a trip for 2 adults and 2 kids to Tanzania and Zanzibar. I’ve had a quick look, and the prices are starting to get pretty wild.
We’ve got a budget of 8,000 €, and I was thinking of doing three or four days of safari and three or four days in Zanzibar, but even that seems like it might be over budget. Have you got any thoughts? I was also considering heading straight to Zanzibar and doing a one- or two-day excursion by plane instead—maybe that’d be cheaper than staying in a lodge.
Anyway, thanks for sharing your experiences and any price tips, departing from Nice!
Good evening,
As two senior French couples who are used to traveling independently all over the world, we’d like to visit Kenya next November.
Now, after seeing and reading a bit everywhere, and with the first quotes for a 6/7-day safari, I’m shocked by the prices (like $2,250) for places like Maasai Mara, where entry alone costs $200 per person per day, plus fees for the driver and vehicle.
So if you have any recent great tips or contacts to share to help me out, I’d really appreciate it—because despite the costs, we’d still love to go, while keeping things reasonable.
The most plausible solution is probably renting a vehicle with a driver-guide.
Thanks in advance for all your replies.
Jacques
We’ll be in Srinagar for 4 days in mid-May 2026 during our backpacking trip as a couple. Do you have any nice places to recommend, and what about the houseboats on Dal Lake? Should we spend all our nights there, or just one night for practicality when getting around?
Thanks,
Rozenn
Hi there,
This is my first time traveling to Italy, and I’m planning to go by car.
From what I’ve read, parking is tough in cities like Florence.
I’m looking for a small town not too far from Florence where I can stay and park my car, then take the train to visit Florence.
Any ideas or suggestions?
Thanks in advance
Hi there, it’s been a long time since I last went to London. I’d love to spend a week there in July with my daughter and my niece (both young adults).
Of course, I’m looking for great tips on accommodation, and I’m wondering about renting an apartment. It seems like a better deal to save on restaurants (with the option of having a few meals at home... but is that really the case? I’m not sure about the cost of a meal in a modest restaurant, the pound exchange rate, or grocery prices...). Otherwise, I’d like to stay in accommodation (hotel or apartment) near a tube station and in Zone 1.
If you have any great tips, I’d love to hear them!
Thanks,
Marsyork
Of course, I’m looking for great tips on accommodation, and I’m wondering about renting an apartment. It seems like a better deal to save on restaurants (with the option of having a few meals at home... but is that really the case? I’m not sure about the cost of a meal in a modest restaurant, the pound exchange rate, or grocery prices...). Otherwise, I’d like to stay in accommodation (hotel or apartment) near a tube station and in Zone 1.
If you have any great tips, I’d love to hear them!
Thanks,
Marsyork
Hi everyone!
I’m heading to Morocco for a trip in the south, starting with 3 days in Marrakech (from January 8th to 11th, 2026).
If you’ve got any tips, cool spots to recommend, I’m all ears! 🎊
And, fellow traveler, if you’d like to share this Marrakech adventure together, I’d love that!
Have a great evening
Hi there,
I’m planning a trip to Peru and have estimated how many days I’ll spend in each place.
Any advice on must-see sights and tourist traps to avoid?
September–October
5 days in Lima
Bus: 07:00→13:30 or 06:00 to 09:30 (express) (3 hr 30 min journey) 3 days in Paracas (beach)
3 days in Nazca
3 days in Arequipa
3 days in Puno (Lake Titicaca)
5 days in Cusco
Thanks in advance
5 days in Lima
Bus: 07:00→13:30 or 06:00 to 09:30 (express) (3 hr 30 min journey) 3 days in Paracas (beach)
3 days in Nazca
3 days in Arequipa
3 days in Puno (Lake Titicaca)
5 days in Cusco
Thanks in advance